Maine lobstermen support protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale, but say that new regulations could cause large-scale disruption in this state's lobster industry. Read More
A Winterport farmer is fighting back against what he calls an “absurd” food safety rule that has condemned 100 pounds of his specialty smoked meat to a terrible fate. Read More
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The nurses and some support staff at another Washington County hospital are clashing with management over the terms of a new contract they are negotiating. Read More
Two of Maine’s top three dispensers of opioid painkillers were pharmacies in Bangor between 2006 and 2012. Read More
The move from the Democratic governor comes after Portland has processed 350 asylum seekers since last month. Read More
In short, the next Democratic president, depending on their ideology, might have real and substantive differences with those on the right or even in the center. Read More
Before Sunday, Asher Wojciechowski hadn't won a major league game since 2017 and had a 6.49 career ERA. Read More
The moon will serve as a critical proving ground, the thinking goes, for the real prize of sending astronauts to Mars in the 2030s. Read More
The Fickenschers were the first to try to sneak a badger by the front desk people. NOOooooooooo, I’m kidding. Noira, who is still trying to pronouce Fickenschers without growling, appears to be not all that impressed with the Duck of Justice. We get it. We want to thank Henry and… Read More
Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More
Summer is here. Children want to run around and play. But it’s important to know that children can get very hot very quickly and need help to stay hydrated — or know when it’s too hot to play outside. Read More
This summer will be one of learning and stretching and trying new things for my kids. But it will also be one of exploring and venturing out. Read More
